Phone: 321-400-9302
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 321-400-9302
info@bestwaterheater.com
Phone: 321-400-9302
info@bestwaterheater.com
Including filter system and high-performance 1,1-Dichloroethylene filter.
1,1-dichloroethylene is a volatile organic compound (VOC) that can enter drinking water when certain industrial solvents or chemicals reach groundwater. Because it readily evaporates, it can leave the water and become part of the air inside your home during showers, laundry and dishwashing. It often can’t be seen, tasted or smelled, so testing is the only reliable way to know if it’s present — and if results indicate elevated levels, treating water at the point it enters your Merritt Island home is a sensible step.
VOCs like 1,1-dichloroethylene are often measured in very small concentrations and can change over time, so clear water doesn’t guarantee you’re free of them. Many families on Merritt Island choose to reduce exposure for everyday activities — cooking, brushing teeth and bathing — rather than limiting treatment to one faucet. A whole-house system provides consistent treated water across bathrooms, the kitchen and appliances, which is useful in Brevard County’s humid coastal climate and for homes on municipal supply or private wells that may experience mineral or occasional salty tastes.
The most effective single-filter choice for reducing 1,1-dichloroethylene is a whole-house granular activated carbon (GAC) filter. GAC media adsorbs many VOCs as water flows through the carbon, so when installed at the point of entry it treats water before it reaches showers, sinks and household appliances. For Merritt Island homeowners who want to limit both ingestion and the everyday volatilization of VOCs inside the house, a point-of-entry GAC tank is the common recommendation.
Sizing the GAC tank correctly is important because contact time with the carbon affects VOC removal, so the system should match your home’s flow rate and typical water use. The carbon media will need scheduled replacement or re-bedding as it becomes exhausted, and adding a prefilter helps protect the carbon from sediment that can reduce effectiveness and increase pressure loss—useful for properties on private wells or coastal supplies. Mr. Pure Water can evaluate your Merritt Island residence and recommend a whole-house carbon setup tailored to your needs to help lower 1,1-dichloroethylene reliably.
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